How about serving a "South of the Border" artichokes with a little spice?

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Sombrero Artichokes

Recipe Type: Artichokes, Beef, Diet and Low Fat Recipe
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper
Hot pepper sauce to taste
4 large artichokes, cooked, choke removed, and chilled
Toppings (see below)
Diablo Dip (see recipe below)

Check how to purchase, store, and prepare artichokes (with photos). Wash artichokes under cold, running water.Pull off lower petals.

Preparation:

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add onion, garlic, and ground beef; saute until beef is brown. Reduce heat to low. Add tomato sauce, parsley, chili powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce; simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Gently spread center leaves of chilled artichokes and spoon mixture into each artichoke center. To serve garnish with desired toppings and Diablo Dip.

Makes 4 servings

Toppings:
Sour Cream
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Chopped onion
 

Diablo Dip:
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce or to taste

In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Yields 1 cup.